3D Printing

Hobbyists like you can explore "additive manufacturing technology" and develop your computer-aided design (CAD) skills by submitting up to two files per month to the Lake Forest Library 3D Printing service! For help getting started, refer to the Design Resources section or send a message to the Media Lab.

Know Before You Submit

Lake Forest Library cardholders may request up to two 3D Prints per month. There are no fees for 3D Printing.
Files should be in STL or OBJ format.

Designs are printed using a single color of PLA plastic filament. You choose from our list of available filament colors.

3D Print designs must be smaller than 250×210×210 millimeters (9.84×8.3×8.3 inches) and cannot take more than 4 hours to print.

We will contact you when your 3D Print is ready to be picked up, typically in 7 days or less.
Lake Forest Library reserves the right to refuse a 3D Print request.

To send us your request, please complete the "Submit a 3D Print" webform. If you have any questions, please send a message to the Media Lab.

Submit a 3D Print

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Design Resources

Free Design Software

Tinkercad

3D design tool
Web-based, no need to download software
Perfect for beginners and includes lessons and short tutorials on available features
Requires a valid email address to sign up

SketchUp

3D design tool
Requires downloading free software

Blender

3D design tool
3D repair tool
Requires downloading free software

Autocad Meshmixer

3D repair tool
Requires downloading free software, Windows only

Free STL files

Thingiverse

Offers free designs from an online community for 3D printing
Search by keyword or browse collections and categories

Restrictions

Lake Forest Library's 3D Printer may not be used to create weapons or materials that:

Are prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Are unsafe, harmful, dangerous, or that pose an immediate threat to the well-being of others.
Are inappropriate for the library environment.
Violate another person's property rights. For example, the printer will not be used to reproduce objects or materials that are subject to copyright, patent, or trademark protection.

Lake Forest Library is not liable for functional failure of, or injuries or property damage caused by, objects or materials made through the use of our 3D Printer. We strongly recommend that the 3D Printer not be used to make objects that could prove harmful or that would result in significant cost to the user if they fail.